Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this incredible graphic novel detailing a catholic boys journey of self discovery. As someone who was also raised somewhat religious (not catholic, and certainly not as devout as Mark), it is a difficult journey to finding yourself while also wanting to maintain connection with the spiritual world, especially when the pathways you know won’t support who you are.

Andrew Wheeler does a phenomenal job bringing in catholic and queer history to aide Mark on his self discovery journey. Rye Hickman beautifully illustrates the story to help convey everything through subtle mannerisms, iconography on characters, and really being the story to life. It’s not often I tear up reading a graphic novel, but this one resonated with me in ways I didn’t see coming.

If you also are queer and have any sort of religious connection, this one is a must read. Also to any Catholics or other religious folks wanting to see why the queer community is a great place that should be accepted, this is a good place to start.